Nonstop water pumping system no power...complete simple setup explained!

Nonstop water pumping system that requires no power...how it's done! Come along today as we take 2 ram pumps and water our entire farm! You'll see the ram pump put into practice in our intensive grazing operation!

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[Terry-sbbk]

I lost my comment 3 times but I'm determined that I owe it to you. GOD BLESS YOU SIR! I'm proud to see someone in today's world who uses his head to get work done without costing or wasting money by working SMARTER. I'm 68 but enjoy always to learn more things so that I can help others. You make me PROUD, sir! Again, GOD BLESS YOU SIR & KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! 🙏👍🙏👍

[MMm-oskt]

I just ran across your program and I enjoy it and I want to say thank you for service to our nation and to my family, I thank you and all my kids thank you and my great-grandkids thank you. Bless our veterans

[pmchamlee]

Super video! I'm 36 years retired from USAF [First Sgt] and I admire your grit and great attitude!

[GemstonePhilosophy]

I love what you are doing man. Proper grazing rotation, an emphasis on healthy pasture and water sources, and resourcefulness with innovation to solve the biggest issues by as simple means possible; This is a model of good farming/homesteading practices, and I commend you for it sir.

[bcgrittner]

Phone cord?? Oh, yeah, I remember those. Don't forget, Josh, your Dad and I are the same age. Recall that I learned about ram pumps from the old-timers at work years ago. They're all gone now, but it's good to know that old techniques can still be applied to today's situations.

[davidhandyman]

Back in the later 1960's we had a what in Australia was called a hydraulic ram pump which was all metal. It had a dome about 10 inches in diameter and 18 inches high. It was fed by a 2 inch feed pipe and used a three quarter delivery pipe. It was in a creek below a 25 foot waterfall and delivered water to our house about 500 feet elevation above the pump. About 9 tenths of the water were through the pump and only one tenth was delivered to the house. What you have is a modern material version of the same thing but much smaller. Blessings from Australia.

[netyrk]

Never heard of ram pumps before today. You kept saying it's not impressive. But that drip over 24 hours a day. It is impressive for zero power needed. Very instructive. I have no NEED for one. But I want to build one anyway. :) Thank you.

[henrycarlson]

Interesting, Thank You . Under the right conditions, that looks so efficient, low maitanance, and inexpensive. GOOD IDEA

[ericchapman]

Great to see a video of someone who knows what he is talking about and able to pass on the knowledge.
Perhaps a vacuum tank at the high point in the siphon and a foot valve on the intake filter.
This will start the siphon when the pipes and vacuum tank are filled with water first then open the feed valve on the ram pump
. Sometimes the intake is close to the water surface it will create a miniature whirl pool and suck in air and stall the siphon. Stay safe pond water is not always good for your health.

[edmckinney]

Your Video Production is excellent Sir as well as your communication skills . Ram pump theory is employed on all Navy Ships for fire fighting and biological warfare spray's . I'm and Industrial Electrical/Electronics Tech with 45 years in the trade . I never get tired of watching people innovate ...

[marriocharles]

Here comes another ingenious man, Stoney Ridge Farmer. It's very rare in our time and age to find those who despite having access to modern technology and ample electricity to go out of their way to design their own priceless and once for all time contrivance that will do the job but at no extra cost in the long run. Kudos Stone Ridge Farmer! What a great video! I love it.

[nickmoran]

Fun video! When joining poly pipe, I use a blue propane torch in the of the pipe for about three seconds before I mash them together. Saves my shoulders and lots of effort! Thanks

[nicholasyamasaki]

Use to work on a ranch had lots on ranch had lots of fun I miss it’ sometime thanks uncle masa and Aunty i wish my kids could have done this.

[kevinr]

I am impressed with your drive and needs Farmers like you any place they can get seems this generation is adverse to hard

[billwilliams]

Amazing, simply amazing. With all the craziness in our world, watching your video's is a pleasure.

[CarolReidCA]

It's always awesome when you can get water uphill without electricity! The float valve is a great idea too!
The cows are looking at the trough like "Where's the water?"
Things that make life easier on the farm are almost always a good thing!
I would bury the line so the cows don't tear it up!

[greenaum]

In the countryside in Yorkshire there's ram pumps all over the countryside. It's very, very hilly, and very damp! The pipes are a few inches thick, and run for miles, now and then there's a big concrete lump that makes a pulsing booming noise. About a couple of feet tall and maybe a foot square or more. A teacher told me what they were when our class was out there exploring (years ago, when I was a kid). They've probably been there forever.

Seeing yours I didn't realise they could be so small! But if it works, you can't complain!

[vschwindeman]

Good morning, thank you so much for making these videos. Not only do you make an amazing educational video but you make it fun to watch. Thank you for making my day

[debistafford]

WOW ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, commen sense & thriftiness. All are VERY rare these days.Your humanness is So refreshing. Loved it all ! Now if you would be kind enough to give this retired frugal old lady some advice about a ram pump from a river up a Big hill to start gardens on our new home stead, I would love you even more !!

[abn]

I call this knot an improved clinch knot. With mono, I'll usually use 6-8 initial turns. The improved part is where you run the free running end up through the second to last loop. I usually use the improved clinch on the main line to leader and a clinch knot in the hook. Works good for the Carolina rig. Now I want to go fishing. Used to live in outside Leland and Fayetteville. Really enjoyed your presentation. Thanks.